I am a programmer by trade, and my go-to color theme is the Oblivion one available in Xamarin Studio (and possibly other IDE's as well). I want to mimic the idea of SA Penumbra to draw the color palette from a code coloring theme, in their case the solarized palette. So don't be surprised when you see similarities between this set and the famous Penumbra one, but far enough to not be a straight copy of it.

I can see the appeal in that, but I feel it would deviate from the initial set too much. I would like to keep the number of sets down. Will do mock ups for both colored and monochrome tomorrow though (lets hope it won't look too pretty or else we will have to keep it )

#1 Added Spacebar to Oblivion kit#2 Changed WIN keys to the Orange-Red shade, wasn't too happy with Purple there and both Purple and Orange-Red as shown in my previous reply was too busy. Git Kit colors have been adjusted accordingly, the examples haven't yet though.#3 Made PULL the WIN equivalent in the Git Kit, with FORK and FETCH now being the two options for the MENU key#4 Added an image for the currently selected ABS color chips from Signature Plastics

#1 Added Spacebar to Oblivion kit#2 Changed WIN keys to the Orange-Red shade, wasn't too happy with Purple there and both Purple and Orange-Red as shown in my previous reply was too busy. Git Kit colors have been adjusted accordingly, the examples haven't yet though.#3 Made PULL the WIN equivalent in the Git Kit, with FORK and FETCH now being the two options for the MENU key#4 Added an image for the currently selected ABS color chips from Signature Plastics

I can see the appeal in that, but I feel it would deviate from the initial set too much. I would like to keep the number of sets down. Will do mock ups for both colored and monochrome tomorrow though (lets hope it won't look too pretty or else we will have to keep it )

Looks interesting, wish I could just say I'd add it, but MOQ for the original set needs to be met primarily.

I can see the appeal in that, but I feel it would deviate from the initial set too much. I would like to keep the number of sets down. Will do mock ups for both colored and monochrome tomorrow though (lets hope it won't look too pretty or else we will have to keep it )

Looks interesting, wish I could just say I'd add it, but MOQ for the original set needs to be met primarily.

#1 Added Spacebar to Oblivion kit#2 Changed WIN keys to the Orange-Red shade, wasn't too happy with Purple there and both Purple and Orange-Red as shown in my previous reply was too busy. Git Kit colors have been adjusted accordingly, the examples haven't yet though.#3 Made PULL the WIN equivalent in the Git Kit, with FORK and FETCH now being the two options for the MENU key#4 Added an image for the currently selected ABS color chips from Signature Plastics

git logo novelties: https://git-scm.com/downloads/logos ; I prefer the authentic orange on white for Esc R1, and white on dark gray for 1¼/1½ mods. This is also a perfect opportunity for git logo+text in orange on white, though I'm not sure where, maybe for enter key? Logos are covered under CC license, I'm sure SP won't object.

So far I have used the same shading used in keyboard-layout-editor.com, the actual color value is only used for the base there, while the shiny top uses a brighter shade as would be the case in real life with more light exposure. I'm not certain how to do it as realistic as possible, but I think it should also be known that renders are never 100% the same as the finished product, that is why I added an image for the chips to be used. I will do another set of images tonight with the top shading removed the and color picked from the color chips directly (by averaging a 32x32 pixel area). They won't look as fancy, but should give a better idea of the finished product.

git logo novelties: https://git-scm.com/downloads/logos ; I prefer the authentic orange on white for Esc R1, and white on dark gray for 1¼/1½ mods. This is also a perfect opportunity for git logo+text in orange on white, though I'm not sure where, maybe for enter key? Logos are covered under CC license, I'm sure SP won't object.

1¾U short right shift + tsangan set

alt layout kits (dvorak, colemak, workman)

Planck/Preonic & Ergodox kits

Git logo as an alternate ESC key is a very good idea, I think I will limit it to ON on GEW colors though as the Git kit will only come in dark even if the Chalk Modifier kit were to be part of the final GB. And the license shouldn't be an issue it seems. However I disagree with using it in combination with text on other modifiers. IMO thats fugly and my biggest beef with GMK sets, they stand out too much and break the uniformity.

Also that reminds me that I should use this opportunity and include a GIT GUD key

Regarding additional sets, I really need some help here. I know very little about keyboards that go beyond the "standard" stuff such as my own Filco. I think I can't just copy the required keys from other sets like Godspeed or so as I believe they also include some additional variation/text novelties that aren't a must for those layouts. So if someone could guide me to templates for Tsangan/Ergodox/Planck etc that are THE BARE MINIMUM that would really help me, and therefor you guys that need it, out.

Edit: Ergodox and Planck seem pretty forward with the Presets provided in keyboard-layout-editor.com, the Tsangan/Whitefox stuff is still a questionmark for me though.

And your signature reminds me that there should be alternate keys for WIN, such as SUPER/META, but given the context, CODE might be the most appropriate one.

Edit: Oh, and I'm tending towards 112343 sculp, would give more reason to run DSA at a later point

Git logo as an alternate ESC key is a very good idea, I think I will limit it to ON on GEW colors though as the Git kit will only come in dark even if the Chalk Modifier kit were to be part of the final GB. And the license shouldn't be an issue it seems. However I disagree with using it in combination with text on other modifiers. IMO thats fugly and my biggest beef with GMK sets, they stand out too much and break the uniformity.

I somewhat agree with the GMK logo+text, but in this case, the text can be seen as part of the git logo and branding. That Adelle font is also used throughout their web site and it is beautiful . But YMMV, I'll go along with whatever decision you make.

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Also that reminds me that I should use this opportunity and include a GIT GUD key

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Regarding additional sets, I really need some help here. I know very little about keyboards that go beyond the "standard" stuff such as my own Filco. I think I can't just copy the required keys from other sets like Godspeed or so as I believe they also include some additional variation/text novelties that aren't a must for those layouts. So if someone could guide me to templates for Tsangan/Ergodox/Planck etc that are THE BARE MINIMUM that would really help me, and therefor you guys that need it, out.

Edit: Ergodox and Planck seem pretty forward with the Presets provided in keyboard-layout-editor.com, the Tsangan/Whitefox stuff is still a questionmark for me though.

I like the idea, I know that similar things have been long brewing for GMK, for example, Sheraton's new Sky Dolch Modifiers gets close to the uniquely coloured modifiers concept

My .021) No Cmd/Meta/Super like keycaps = :(2) Maybe stick to the core ideals of your set, drop monochrome, and instead add various assorted modifiers instead - If someone is looking for double-coloured modifiers, there are other options2-a) Or double-down on monochrome, add various modifiers for various usages3) Coloured arrows could be interesting too

The Git modifiers are super cool, I personally wouldn't use them thoAnother personal opinion, while GMK/Cherry is best, DSA > SA for coding for me, SA looks great, but it's super tall

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Honest opinion, while the set is OSX-hostile, "Chalk, Oblivion, Git" combo could be a big-hit in SA, for coders without OCD - tho it's awfully similar to SA Penumbra

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